Care Assistant
£12.75 - £13.75 Per Hour (Dependent On Experience) – 44 Hour Contract
Job Description
Pendean House Care Home, Off Oaklands Lane, West Lavington, Midhurst, GU29 0ES
At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person‑centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people.
Key Responsibilities
* Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
* Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.
* Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.
* Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
* Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory and legal requirements.
What We're Looking For
* Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Our global wellbeing programme, Viva, encompasses all aspects of health – from mental and physical to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family‑friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:
* My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
* Annual allowance approximately £350 redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
* Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
* 28 days holiday.
* Additional sick pay scheme beyond statutory sick pay.
* Long service rewards – ecards, extra holidays, and money for each milestone at Bupa.
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
* Range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site.
* Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
* Menopause Plan – specifically designed to empower women.
* Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity, and aim to reflect the communities we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering fair recruitment and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.
Time Type
Full time
Job Area
Care Home – Care Assistants
Location
Pendean House
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